Friskies® Pate Wet Cat Food - 5.5 oz

Name: Friskies® Pate Wet Cat Food - 5.5 oz
Brand: Friskies

by Friskies

Overall Score: 72/100

Ingredients

Water (other)
Poultry By-Products (protein)
Chicken (protein)
Fish (protein)
Rice (carbohydrate)
Artificial And Natural Flavors (other)
Tricalcium Phosphate (other)
MINERALS [Potassium Chloride (other)
MagnesiumProteinate (other)
Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Manganese Sulfate (other)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Potassium Iodide] (other)
Guar Gum (additive)
Salt (mineral)
Added Color (other)
Carrageenan (additive)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Taurine (additive)
VITAMINS [Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1) (other)
Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (other)
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5) (other)
Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K) (other)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6) (other)
Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2) (other)
Vitamin B-12 Supplement (other)
Biotin (Vitamin B-7) (other)
Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) (other)
Vitamin D-3 Supplement]. G605522 \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crude Protein (Min) 9.0% (other)
Crude Fat (Min) 5.0% (other)
Crude Fiber (Max) 1.0% (other)
Moisture (Max) 78.0% (other)
Ash (Max) 3.0% (other)
Taurine (Min) 0.05%\u003cbr\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaloric Content: \u003c/b\u003e 1156 kcal/kg (other)
180 kcal/can\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEEDING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feed adult cats 3/4 - 1 oz per pound of body weight daily. Divide into two or more meals (other)

Ingredient concerns

Poultry By-Products (medium concern): While 'poultry' is more specific than 'animal,' the term still encompasses multiple species (chicken, turkey, duck, etc.), making it less transparent than named single-species ingredients. Quality and digestibility vary based on the specific parts included.
Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 40.9%, fat 22.7%, fiber 4.5%, ash 13.6%, carbohydrate 18.2%. By calories: 35.8% from protein, 48.3% from fat, 15.9% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 40.9% vs 26% minimum, fat 22.7% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, with grains.

Cost to feed

About $1.53 per day to feed (premium price tier); $6.12 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).